1. globalcitizen.org

    Last week, we asked Global Citizens around the world to write letters to refugees. For all of those who reacted to the impact of recent executive orders on migrants and refugees, we wanted to provide an outlet to express not anger, but solidarity and empathy for an unknown person grappling unseen and unknown challenges.
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  3. globalcitizenforum.org

    Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini, who will appear on the "Refugees Welcome" panel discussion on day one of the Global Citizen Forum, was appointed the youngest ever Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR in April 2017 at just 19 years old. Two years earlier in 2015, Mardini had fled her native Syria with her sister, Sara, after their house was destroyed.
  4. globalcitizen.org

    People become refugees when they are forced to flee their homes because of conflict, environmental disaster, persecution, or political unrest. Right now, the world is facing a crisis of compassion. Refugees make up just 0.3% of the global population but many countries have hostile policies that make it impossible for this vulnerable group of ...
  5. cap4kids.org

    Applicants must provide proof of income, pregnancy, citizenship and other health insurance (if applicable). This program offers health coverage for a limited period of time to refugees upon their arrival in the United States. Emergency Medicaid programs are also available for Non-U.S. citizens and Non-citizens Victims of Trafficking.
  6. gwtoday.gwu.edu

    Refugees, by definition, are in imminent danger." According to the U.N.'s 1951 Refugee Convention, a refugee is "someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion."
  7. globalcitizen.org

    Murad's words, along with the adoption of a framework, set out to do several things: make sure the needs, education, and employment of refugees come first; inspire nations and people to open doors to refugees; and to bring humanity back to the refugee crisis provides great hope for the future of refugees.
  8. The TV images of refugees being rescued from flimsy boats in the Mediterranean, or never making it are all too familiar. World Refugee Day is another reminder that on a daily basis, refugees are making treacherous journeys to find security, safety and peace. According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), more than 1.8 million migrants have made perilous journeys to Europe since 2014, with ...
  9. amnestyusa.medium.com

    When Amnesty asked more than 27,000 people across 27 countries if they would welcome refugees, the response was incredible: 4 in 5 people replied with a resounding "yes, we will"! All over the world, people are watching in horror as the global refugee crisis goes from bad to worse. Our survey shows that while many governments still claim ...
  10. refugees.org

    U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - USCRI

    https://refugees.org › refugee-health

    USCRI's Refugee Health Services was established in 2017 to support and develop health and wellness initiatives for refugees. Promoting health is a crucial part of resettlement. In order to succeed at school or work, you need to take care of your health. Parents need to take care of their health so they can help their children succeed.
  11. Dec 13, 2023Your Majesty, Distinguished participants in the Global Refugee Forum, Figures do not tell real stories. But there is one figure — 114 million — which is important to begin our reflection: 114 million represents the number of refugees and displaced people whom persecution, human rights violations, violence, armed conflict, serious public disorder have forced from their homes: 114 million ...
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